Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Jessi O — 21 Jun 2008

Very strange movie, lots of random weird happenings, just stuck in for no apparent reason. This is just cute mindless fun, starring two future superstars.

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Jessi O on 21 Jun 2008.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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Shooting bunny rabbits, rhinos that sneeze through their horns, Godzilla trampling a city on front of Asian people, a car ramps onto a boat,…

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By Jen M (690) on 17 Apr 2011

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By Crispin T (91) on 23 Jan 2013

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By Anna P (272) on 26 Jun 2009

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By Zoran S (642) on 23 Apr 2010

Very funny. It's not a work of inspired genius like Holland's previous film, Better off Dead, but it's very entertaining…

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By Mike K (761) on 11 Jul 2009

This is a funny 80s classic with young john cusack and Demi Moore. In my top 20 must see movies…

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By Robert A (771) on 23 Apr 2010

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The best part is that Bobcat Goldthwait is in it…

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By Darren E (108) on 23 Aug 2009

This was another classic summertime beach 80's movie which leaves you rooting for the underdogs…

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